The PM is slowly creating a corrupt dictatorship and has a strong islamist bent in a largely secular country that would like to try some actual democracy after decades of US backed military rule (thanks Cold War politics!)

fusillade762:serial_crusher: Kids these days need to learn the difference between a "protest" and a "riot".

What are they protesting about in Istanbul?

Their PM is an asshole.

You know, I have to give all these other countries that have had protests toppling governments recently a lot of credit for having some hardcore protests. I mean, here are Americans protesting against super Hitler-Stalin and the end of america as we know it:

...and here are some Ukrainians protesting what they see as a shiatty trade deal:

Doktor_Zhivago:serial_crusher: What are they protesting about in Istanbul?

The PM is slowly creating a corrupt dictatorship and has a strong islamist bent in a largely secular country that would like to try some actual democracy after decades of US backed military rule (thanks Cold War politics!)

Yeah, that Obama's a real dick.

//not a troll or a teabagger, just saw an easy low-hanging joke. sorry.

Sandelaphon:fusillade762: serial_crusher: Kids these days need to learn the difference between a "protest" and a "riot".

What are they protesting about in Istanbul?

Their PM is an asshole.

You know, I have to give all these other countries that have had protests toppling governments recently a lot of credit for having some hardcore protests. I mean, here are Americans protesting against super Hitler-Stalin and the end of america as we know it:[static-secure.guim.co.uk image 620x372]

...and here are some Ukrainians protesting what they see as a shiatty trade deal:[i2.cdn.turner.com image 640x360]

America really needs to step up it's game.

It is almost as if the people in the Ukraine are protesting real injustice and the Teabaggers (tm) are protesting non-sense.

serial_crusher:Kids these days need to learn the difference between a "protest" and a "riot".

What are they protesting about in Istanbul?

Probably the same thing as everywhere else. They have central banks that can fire up the fake money presses and print up what ever some want to be able to dictate their will, all the while stiffing the public at large with the bill for it all.

Sandelaphon:fusillade762: serial_crusher: Kids these days need to learn the difference between a "protest" and a "riot".

What are they protesting about in Istanbul?

Their PM is an asshole.

You know, I have to give all these other countries that have had protests toppling governments recently a lot of credit for having some hardcore protests. I mean, here are Americans protesting against super Hitler-Stalin and the end of america as we know it:[static-secure.guim.co.uk image 620x372]

...and here are some Ukrainians protesting what they see as a shiatty trade deal:[i2.cdn.turner.com image 640x360]

America really needs to step up it's game.

If you're going to protest, do it the easy way. Be a group of useful idiots in an astroturf group, protesting against the very regulations that keep you safe from hazardous working conditions, toxic chemicals, and poverty. As long as you aren't going against the biggest political donors, you'll be fine.

CourtroomWolf:Sandelaphon: fusillade762: serial_crusher: Kids these days need to learn the difference between a "protest" and a "riot".

What are they protesting about in Istanbul?

Their PM is an asshole.

You know, I have to give all these other countries that have had protests toppling governments recently a lot of credit for having some hardcore protests. I mean, here are Americans protesting against super Hitler-Stalin and the end of america as we know it:[static-secure.guim.co.uk image 620x372]

...and here are some Ukrainians protesting what they see as a shiatty trade deal:[i2.cdn.turner.com image 640x360]

America really needs to step up it's game.

If you're going to protest, do it the easy way. Be a group of useful idiots in an astroturf group, protesting against the very regulations that keep you safe from hazardous working conditions, toxic chemicals, and poverty. As long as you aren't going against the biggest political donors, you'll be fine.

I don't think the Americans who scream that "democracy in the USA is dead and Obama/Bush/fill in the president/is Hitler-Stalin-Pol Pot-Mao-Voldemort" actually believe what they think they believe. To my mind, the simplest explanation for their lack of violent action to restore a stolen democracy is that very few people actually believe that democracy has been stolen. When these "activists" go to bed at night and their mouths are shut for the day, what they really believe is that things are kinda crappy but they still actually have their rights, that democracy in the USA works as well or as poorly as it always has, and that there aren't really any problems that can't be addressed with another round of ordinary elections. Deep down, they know that a revolution isn't worth it and isn't likely to make anything any better. For them, a nice peaceful little costume party in the street or even on the sidewalk is a fun outing, a way to be part of a rebellious subculture, maybe meet some likeminded people and new friends. It's not serious, and they know it.